Transthyretin transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body. To transport retinol and thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must be attached (bound) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer). Transthyretin is produced primarily in the liver.
All lab personnel handling sodium azide must wear a lab coat. With this, safety glasses or splash goggles. and a face shield must be worn, dependent on the procedure being performed. Two pairs of nitrile gloves.
Standard Precautions. These standard precautions should control the spread of MRSA in most instances. 1  Hand Hygiene Perform hand hygiene after touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items, whether or not gloves are worn. To assist with decision making about patient placement in various types of healthcare facilities see page 84 of Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007 PDF (3.80 MB / 225 pages).